December 27, 2007

Last night the festivities started off with the good stuff…presents for me. It was a bit cramped at Harunos, but the promise of gorging myself on great sushi made it all worth it. My parent’s got me a custom umbrella from their recent trip to New York. I looked it over to see if it held any secrets. Like a pull out sword or a projectile launcher. Apparently it was just a regular umbrella. When I first told my Mom that sushi would be my birthday dinner of choice she skeptically replied that maybe a more traditional dinner would be better. Perhaps something with roasted meat and potatoes. I laughed and said “no thanks”. After the meal was over I think Mom was glad that I chose something a little more unique.

The meal started off with the standard soup and salad. Both of which I passed on, I wanted to stay lean for the massive quantity of sushi coming our way shortly. I also decided to lay off the wine. Usually I can’t eat as much if I’ve been drinking. I opted for a diet coke instead. My efforts went to waste though, as the waiter kept bringing me unsolicited refills every time I looked away or took a picture. Before I could object, there it was another tall soda. I must have drank more soda that night than I do in two weeks.

Eventually the sushi came piling in. Not only were there several special orders, my Dad had also ordered the “big boat”. Which as you can see is a big freakin’ boat of assorted sushi (yarr, there be raw fish a stern). For dessert, we were given the option of either tiramisu or creme brulee. Rather than agonize over the choices, I asked for both. Everyone else was happy to dig in when they arrived. I ended up happily satisfied with birthday number 27.

Next on the list is the “family” birthday party on Friday. Joining me on the celebrity guest list will be my Sister. We missed a family party for her birthday when it came and went back in November. On the menu will be massive quantities of pizza courtesy of Springfield’s premier pizza restaurant Arris’. We younger relatives might try to see a movie afterwards.